Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle United side travel to Hull City this evening as they look to reach the semi-finals of the EFL Cup for the first time in 40 years.

Having seen off Cheltenham, Wolves and Preston en route to the quarter-finals, United are within touching distance of the last four.

The Magpies saw their nine-game winning streak come to an untimely end on Saturday as they were surprisingly beaten 1-0 at home to Blackburn but they have the perfect opportunity to bounce back against Mike Phelan’s side.

Rafa Benitez made six changes to the side who had beaten Leeds United in their previous game and it is likely he will ring the changes again this evening as his men face Premier League opposition for the first time since May.

Magpies fans seem to have recognised the need for change as well as you have voted to make six changes to the side who were beaten by Blackburn - according to our ChronicleLive team selector tool.

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Karl Darlow would remain in goal if you had your way while you have voted to make two changes to the back four.

DeAndre Yedlin would retain his place at right-back as would centre-half Ciaran Clark. However, you would like to see captain Jamaal Lascelles return to partner Clark in place of Chancel Mbemba, while Paul Dummett would replace the injured Jesus Gamez at left-back.

Jonjo Shelvey would remain in central midfield, but you would like to see Jack Colback partner him as opposed to Isaac Hayden.

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Matt Ritchie would remain on the right-wing, but you would like to see Yoan Gouffran replace Christian Atsu on the other flank.

Mo Diame will be facing his former club for the first time this evening, and you have given him your vote of confidence to replace Ayoze Perez in behind Dwight Gayle, who would replace Aleksandar Mitrovic.